Overview
Emerson Collective is a company that invests in entrepreneurs and innovators driven by purpose and a sense of possibility, working to create a world of abundance for future generations.
As with the whole of Emerson Collective, what matters most is that we work with people who are not only the very best at what they do, but also the kindest.
Emerson Collective Internship Program
Emerson Collective’s summer internship program places college-aged students in paid internship opportunities across Emerson Collective and our affiliate partners XQ Institute, E Pluribus Unum, and Chicago CRED.
Candidates can apply to a maximum of three positions. Any additional applications will not be considered.
The Opportunity
At Chicago CRED, we take a multifaceted approach to reducing gun violence, one proven to work in other cities. To create lasting change, we work directly with the individuals who are most likely to carry a gun or get shot, and with the communities where gun violence is most concentrated. Through Street Outreach, Coaching & Counseling, Workforce Development, and Advocacy & Prevention, we lift young people and rally neighborhoods to dramatically rewrite the story of gun violence.
We believe that achieving transformative peace for all of Chicago requires us to extend our efforts beyond working solely with young men and women at the highest risk of violence involvement. The Policy team operates at both the city and state levels to create real, sustainable change by collaborating with elected officials, government leaders, and community organizations to develop an effective public health infrastructure for violence prevention. We seek a Policy intern who will support the team in advocacy support, communications management, and program assistance, with the opportunity to lead your own project.
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Role and Responsibilities- Create policy memos that drive conversations with leadership.
- Engage in planning for key advocacy events.
- Update and organize key communication lists of elected officials and staff.
- Support capacity building program by developing curriculum, assisting with logistics, and creating program materials.
- Develop your own project idea based on your interests.
Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements- Rising undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior.
- Highly motivated and thrives working independently.
- Able to solicit feedback and open to constructive review.
- A proven background in dynamic and evolving work environment.
- Strong intuition and incredibly perceptive.
- Operate with care, kindness and a spirit of generosity.
- Excited by working in an environment where any idea is possible, and is driven to help execute to make those ideas happen
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Location
Emerson Collective is a Bay Area-based organization with offices in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. This position is located in Chicago, IL, and is onsite 40 hours/week between June 9th and August 1st, 2025.
Key Dates
November 18 - January 10: Internship applications accepted, and interviews commence on a rolling basis. Please note that not all applicants will be selected for interviews.
January 10 - March 7: Interviews continue, and offers are extended.
June 9: Internship program begins.
August 1: Internship program concludes.
Compensation
All EC Interns are paid $25/hour and can expect to work 40 hours per week from June 9th to August 1st (eight weeks). Interns may also receive travel and housing allowances as needed.
This position requires being up to date on COVID vaccination consistent with current CDC guidelines, subject to documented religious and/or medical exemptions.
Building a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to our mission and values as we strive to create systemic change and open possibilities for all of the communities we serve. To that end, we provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
